Act I of the Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey is the cornerstone of any great story, movie, video game, myth, or legend. It’s woven into our DNA at an ancestral level. According to Joseph Campbell, author of the Hero with a Thousand Faces, the Hero’s Journey is a story mechanic of...

Book Review: Of Sea and Smoke

Nothing captures fantasy action quite like Of Sea and Smoke, the sequel by Gillian Bronte Adams. This book review was fun to write, with the story’s rich worldbuilding that took me on an exhilarating journey and lived up to the high standards set by its...

Serial Fantasy Map, Flash Fiction: Galleis, Part I

These posts will feature digital artwork of fantasy maps created in Wonderdraft. Each post will present fantasy flash fiction inspired by the map, sometimes with commentary on the mapping elements. Stories may appear in a single post or be divided into multiple parts....

Book Review: Secrets in the Mist

Featuring steampunk and adventure themes, Secrets in the Mist recently caught my attention for this book review. It’s a fast-paced read with engaging worldbuilding and strong tension throughout each scene. However, it has its shortcomings, which I’ll explore in the...

The Hero’s Journey in Fiction

Years ago, I read a fantastic book named The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. In it, the author details the Hero’s Journey. This is a powerful story element. It illustrates a protagonist’s adventures, from a haven to the darkest dungeon—be it literal or...

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